April 2, 2020

Newpark Technology Center
21920 Merchants Way
Katy, TX 77449
United States of America

Sponsor(s)

Description

Objective

This one day tutorial is structured to give attendees a broad overview of the fundamental geological concepts in the context of petroleum exploration and production.

Topics of discussion include an overview of the processes of petroleum generation and accumulation and the variables within depositional systems that impact reserve recovery.

Topics Covered

Introduction

Historical Geology / Geologic Time

Physical Geology / Depositional Processes and Stratigraphy

Depositional Basins

Structural Geology

Petroleum Reservoirs / Conventional and Unconventional

Reservoir Characterization

The Petroleum Prospect

Reference Information

Professional Development Hours

Attendees will be awarded with a certificate for 8 Professional Development Hours (PDH).

Featured Speakers

Speaker Dr. Margaret Dalthorp, PhD

Maggie is currently a Senior Geologist for Guggenheim Partners in the Energy Investment Banking group. She previously served as Exploration Manager for a Williston Basin operator, Murex Petroleum Corporation, where she was actively involved in assessing the Three Forks play. Prior experience includes running her own company, Moorhouse Associates, Inc. …

Maggie is currently a Senior Geologist for Guggenheim Partners in the Energy Investment Banking group. She previously served as Exploration Manager for a Williston Basin operator, Murex Petroleum Corporation, where she was actively involved in assessing the Three Forks play. Prior experience includes running her own company, Moorhouse Associates, Inc. – a natural resource planning and oil and gas exploration company that generated prospects by shooting 3D seismic surveys in underdeveloped areas. Dr. Dalthorp also served as project manager for several watershed studies, pollution outreach activities and water planning projects both domestically and internationally. She began her career with Exxon Company USA and served in a variety of geological, exploitation and management roles working both onshore US and offshore Gulf of Mexico. Dr. Dalthorp holds a Doctorate in Coastal and Marine System Science from Texas A&M University -Corpus Christi, an MBA from Texas A&M University -Corpus Christi, and a Bachelor’s in Geology from The University of Texas at Austin.